Published: 3 October 2025PIBGovernance
PM-SETU Scheme Launched: ₹60,000 Crore to Transform 1,000 Government ITIs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme on October 4, 2025, with a total project cost of ₹60,000 crore spanning 2025-2028. The scheme aims to transform 1,000 government ITIs using a Hub-and-Spoke model.
The structure comprises 200 Hub ITIs with advanced facilities and 800 Spoke ITIs connected to them (4 Spoke per Hub), each cluster anchored by an industry partner from organizations like CII and FICCI. Five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana will be upgraded. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is the nodal agency. Between 2014 and 2025, the number of ITIs increased from around 9,977 to over 14,682.
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Frequently asked questions
What is PM-SETU and when was it launched?
**PM-SETU** (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) was launched by **PM Modi on October 4, 2025** with a total cost of **₹60,000 crore** spanning 2025-2028, aimed at transforming **1,000 government ITIs**.
What is the Hub-and-Spoke model under PM-SETU?
Under PM-SETU's **Hub-and-Spoke model**, **200 Hub ITIs** with advanced industry-grade facilities anchor **800 Spoke ITIs** (4 per Hub). Each cluster is partnered with an industry organisation from **CII or FICCI**.
Which NSTIs are being upgraded under PM-SETU?
Under PM-SETU, **five NSTIs** in **Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana** will be upgraded. The **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)** is the nodal agency.
How many ITIs does India have and what share are private?
India has approximately **15,034 ITIs**, of which **78% are privately managed**. PM-SETU targets transformation of **1,000 government ITIs** through public funding of ₹60,000 crore.
What is the total investment in PM-SETU and over what period?
**PM-SETU** has a total investment of **₹60,000 crore** spanning **2025-2028**, aimed at upgrading 1,000 government ITIs, strengthening India's vocational training ecosystem.
